Atlas Air Worldwide last week announced the appointment of Martin Drew as chief strategy and transformation officer, effective September 25, 2023. Drew most recently held the SVP post for global sales, marketing, brand and cargo at Etihad Airways in Abu Dhabi, where he was in charge of Etihad Cargo and part of the airline’s leadership team. In his new role, Martin will be responsible for driving strategic growth and diversification across Atlas Air’s services, geographic footprint, and … [Read more...] about Martin Drew joins Atlas Air
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Apex Logistics welcomes last Queen freighter
Apex Logistics International is set to offer air cargo capacity on the last 747-8 freighter to come out of a Boeing production facility as part of a long-term charter agreement with Atlas Air. Parent company Kuehne+Nagel said the last ‘Queen of the Sky’ will be deployed on transpacific routes to strengthen intra-Asia connectivity. The delivery of the last Boeing 747-8F, under the name ‘Empower.’ was presented to the public during an official ceremony at Boeing’s Everett facility in … [Read more...] about Apex Logistics welcomes last Queen freighter
Last production 747 exits Boeing factory
The 747 has played a key role in Boeing's history of aerospace leadership. On 6 December, the last produced widebody aircraft bid adieu to the widebody factory in Everett, Washington. The production of the world's first twin-aisle airplane, also known as the queen of the sky, started in 1967 and the first aircraft entered service in 1970. For 54 years, Boeing built a total of 1,574 airplanes of this type. At 250 ft 2 in (76.2 m), the 747-8 is the longest commercial aircraft in service. The … [Read more...] about Last production 747 exits Boeing factory
It’s official, MSC is moving into air cargo
Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A.or MSC has taken the next step in developing its air cargo solution with the delivery of the first B777-200 freighter, branded with company livery. The brand new jet built by Boeing and operated by Atlas Air, will fly on routes between China, the US, Mexico and Europe. The new air cargo division will be headed by experienced Jannie Davel, senior vice president for air cargo at MSC, who most recently headed Delta’s commercial cargo operations, before joining … [Read more...] about It’s official, MSC is moving into air cargo
Atlas Air to fly HKG-BOG service for Cainiao
Cainiao Network is extending its partnership with Atlas Air with the launch of a new air freight route connecting Hong Kong to Bogotá, Colombia, using the latter’s 747-8F plane. With cargo capacity of 133 tonnes, the freighter will depart Hong Kong International Airport and transit in Miami International Airport (MIA), with final destination at El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogotá, Colombia. Cainiao said the air freight route will be further optimized and upgraded to include … [Read more...] about Atlas Air to fly HKG-BOG service for Cainiao
MSC sets eyes on dedicated air cargo service
Mediterranean Shipping Company or MSC is responding to customer demand and complimenting its container shipping solutions with a dedicated air cargo solution. The new solution will be available from early 2023, following the delivery of the first of four Boeing 777-200F aircraft that will be branded with the MSC livery. Atlas Air, a subsidiary of Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, will operate the aircraft under a long-term ACMI lease agreement (aircraft, crew, maintenance and insurance). Atlas … [Read more...] about MSC sets eyes on dedicated air cargo service
